Katherine Shurlds, the Militant Grammarian, explains why punctuation matters in a letter to John that has two very different outcomes depending on where the commas and periods are placed.

Hundreds of homes are being built in Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley, as well as other regions across the country, but the building boom is facing a skilled labor shortage. We learn about what the shortage means for home builders, homebuyers, tradespeople and prospective apprentices.

New guidelines for managing cholesterol, the first since 2013, are being issued by health organizations. More personalized risk assessments and new cholesterol-lowering drug options for people at the highest risk for cardiovascular disease are among the recommendations from the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology.

The United Way of Northwest Arkansas plans to discontinue its 211 Helpline , which connects people seeking help with utility or food needs to resources that provide assistance, at the end of the year. The president of the organization discusses why they made that difficult decision.

John Patitucci, one of the most respected bass guitarists in jazz, will be at the Walton Arts Center this December. Patitucci spoke with Robert Ginsburg, host of KUAF's Shades of Jazz, ahead of the performance.

'Tis the season for The Nutcracker . Becca Martin-Brown, features editor at the Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette , has a rundown of the four ways you can see this classic performance in the coming weeks.

Trails could see a significant expansion in Fort Smith if city officials okay a large land acquisition. Michael Tilley from Talk Business and Politics tells us more.

Earlier this year, AT&T announced they would begin phasing in 5G wireless networks in Arkansas, including in Fort Smith and Fayetteville. To implement such a network, wireless companies will need to install new technology throughout areas to be served. We learn more about the implementation of small-cell technology and about how Fayetteville city leaders are working to help wireless providers build next-generation networks.

Becca Martin Brown , features editor at the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, tells us about some events coming up for those who are fans of the holiday season and some for those who aren't.

The Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park will host its biannual Civil War reenactment Dec. 1 and 2. The Civil War battle took place on Dec. 7, 1862 and resulted in thousands of Union and Confederate deaths. We get a preview of the reenactment and of other events coming up at the park.